There is nothing more disheartening than applying for a job you really want and not even getting to the interview stage. We’ve all been there and more often than not, we are left wondering why? Why did I not stand out? What could I do better?

We’ve all been told before that first impressions count and according to studies, employers and hiring managers spend a mere seven seconds looking at a CV before making an initial decision if the applicant is suitable for the role. Here we’ve broken down our top tips for getting your CV up to scratch.

Make your most important points stand out